Base Notes

Created in 2005, Opus 1870 is a complex and elegant woody chypre. Opening with a luxurious accord of sweet citrus and fiery black pepper, the heart is lit by the delicacy of English Clove Rose and evocative incense.

The base notes are glorious, smoky waves of aromatic cedarwood and sandalwood. Opus 1870 is wonderfully warm and comforting, a fragrance to wrap yourself in on cold winter nights.

Customer Reviews

4

19 May 2015

Nostalgic, Fresh, Woodsy

by James

The thing that drew me to Opus was the amazing cedar notes that I smelled when I received a sample...I just couldn't get enough. Opus is fresh and woodsy, yet spicy. It's the perfect light, yet powerful men's scent. My only disappointment is it's lack of longevity. Maybe 1-2 hours, on me, at most. It smells so good that I wish it lasted all day.

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

19 May 2015

Quiet Supremacy

by Tom

Opus doesn't shout it whispers with timeless confidence. As much at ease in the boardroom as in the drawing room, its understated élan inspires trust, elicits awareness and affirms tacit authority. If you were to climb a mountain in search of a fragrance, this is what you would find.

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

26 September 2014

Sublime!

by Joseph

Opus 1870 is one of the most magnificent fragrances ever created - a true classic that is simply sublime!

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

16 September 2014

Intoxicating

by Moh

one of my favorites out of Penhaligon. Citrus and floral... definitely a scent to have and I love having it part of my collection.

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

03 September 2014

Love At First Sniff!

by Amy

I've been looking for a woody scent for a while and never thought I would pick one with black pepper in the top note, but I did. Opus reminds me of someone reliable, not flamboyant, but warm, always at the background, catching me when I fall. It's only when I've bought it and started wearing it that I realised that it's supposed to be for men. Well, it doesn't matter. I would say it's unisex, for those who love it.

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

29 August 2014

La Mia Seconda Pelle.

by Luigi

Il migliore. Inconfondibile. Il mio. Da sempre e per sempre.

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

11 April 2014

Un Capolavoro

by Ermenegildo

Bel profumo. Stupendo è dir poco

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

09 April 2014

Opus Are Forever

by ilarion

This perfume has double OO,I love it from the First time ,since that time everyone around of me asking the name of it.

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

05 April 2014

Understated But Forceful

by Jelle

I love opus. Its a subtle fragrance, but strong. It is never overpowering, but always there. You'll miss it when you are not wearing it. Like Rolls Royce used to say to people informing about the horsepower of the car "enough", This perfume is for those That don't need to show off. They get things done. Subtle but forceful.

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

04 April 2014

A Pleasure!

by Matthew

Love Opus! A gorgeous peppery woods!

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

04 April 2014

Hits All The Right Notes

by Nicholas

Once you smell Opus 1870, you won't forget it. A perfectly blended and undeniably masculine fragrance, Opus 1870 will leave everyone you meet while wearing it wondering what the amazing cologne you're wearing is called. The two most detectable notes, to me at least, is the masculine, woody cedar note, and the sensual and bold black pepper note. And let me tell, those are the only two notes you'll ever need. A must buy!

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

03 April 2014

Absolute Best

by Steven

I have never had anyone stop me to ask what fragrance I was wearing, that is until I discovered the Opus 1870. Whenever I go out wearing this I can usually count on a compliment or two. I love this fragrance and will be my go-to scent for years to come.

Would you recommend it? : Yes

4

02 April 2014

Didactic To Opus

by Sultan

One of my best eau de toilet, I hope there would be a Perfume one.

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

01 April 2014

Perfection!

by Catherine

This is an absolutely divine fragrance that I truly enjoy wearing.

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

20 February 2014

Pure Sex

by Ben

I am not a man who normally wears cologne, or any scents for that matter, but this is the first one to make me change my mind. It's masculine, but delicate, and evolves subtly as it's worn. It's not cloying like most colognes, or overpowering, rather it embraces you. I can't recommend this to anyone as I don't want anyone to smell like me. Except women, women who wear this make me weak-kneed.

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

19 January 2014

Opus Shave Cream Discontinued?

by TV

I love Opus shave cream. I moved back to London recently and am distressed that it exists no longer. Please bring it back so I don't have to order it from Hong Kong over Ebay!

Would you recommend it? : Yes

5

06 December 2013

Exquisite!

by Dan

This is a fabulous after shave that isn't overpowering. The scent lasts a long time and doesn't diminish. Shame Penhaligons are no longer offering the aftershave products.

Would you recommend it? : Yes

4

08 November 2013

A Classic

by Benjamin

If you are torn between getting something that is a traditional scent or something a bit more modern Opus is an excellent place to start. I gave this as a gift to a friend who "wasn't really into cologne" and he LOVED it. Wears it every day. It's masculine but not heavy or musky. It's like a more refined version of something out of a barber shop. I highly recommend.